Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
09/20/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/20/2024 13:45
Register To Attend OJJDP's 50th Anniversary Administrators' Forum October 8
On September 7, OJJDP celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). This landmark legislation set federal standards for the safe and equitable treatment of young people who encounter the juvenile justice system. The legislation also established OJJDP to provide national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to youth delinquency and victimization.